Information between 16th March 2024 - 5th April 2024
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18 Mar 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context Richard Thomson voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 43 Scottish National Party No votes vs 0 Scottish National Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 324 Noes - 253 |
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18 Mar 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context Richard Thomson voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 43 Scottish National Party No votes vs 0 Scottish National Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 322 Noes - 249 |
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18 Mar 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context Richard Thomson voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 43 Scottish National Party No votes vs 0 Scottish National Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 320 Noes - 250 |
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18 Mar 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context Richard Thomson voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 40 Scottish National Party No votes vs 0 Scottish National Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 324 Noes - 251 |
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18 Mar 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context Richard Thomson voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 43 Scottish National Party No votes vs 0 Scottish National Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 328 Noes - 250 |
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18 Mar 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context Richard Thomson voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 43 Scottish National Party No votes vs 0 Scottish National Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 320 Noes - 251 |
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18 Mar 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context Richard Thomson voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 43 Scottish National Party No votes vs 0 Scottish National Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 318 Noes - 255 |
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18 Mar 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context Richard Thomson voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 43 Scottish National Party No votes vs 0 Scottish National Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 321 Noes - 252 |
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18 Mar 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context Richard Thomson voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 43 Scottish National Party No votes vs 0 Scottish National Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 324 Noes - 253 |
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18 Mar 2024 - Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill - View Vote Context Richard Thomson voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 43 Scottish National Party No votes vs 0 Scottish National Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 312 Noes - 255 |
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19 Mar 2024 - Trade (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Richard Thomson voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 41 Scottish National Party Aye votes vs 0 Scottish National Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 218 Noes - 305 |
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19 Mar 2024 - Trade (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Richard Thomson voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 43 Scottish National Party Aye votes vs 0 Scottish National Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 217 Noes - 305 |
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19 Mar 2024 - Trade (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Richard Thomson voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 43 Scottish National Party Aye votes vs 0 Scottish National Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 219 Noes - 306 |
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19 Mar 2024 - Trade (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Richard Thomson voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 43 Scottish National Party Aye votes vs 0 Scottish National Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 224 Noes - 301 |
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25 Mar 2024 - Investigatory Powers (Amendment)Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Richard Thomson voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 37 Scottish National Party Aye votes vs 0 Scottish National Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 171 Noes - 265 |
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25 Mar 2024 - Investigatory Powers (Amendment)Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Richard Thomson voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 35 Scottish National Party Aye votes vs 0 Scottish National Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 39 Noes - 257 |
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25 Mar 2024 - Investigatory Powers (Amendment)Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Richard Thomson voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 37 Scottish National Party Aye votes vs 0 Scottish National Party No votes Tally: Ayes - 171 Noes - 265 |
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25 Mar 2024 - Investigatory Powers (Amendment)Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context Richard Thomson voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House One of 35 Scottish National Party No votes vs 0 Scottish National Party Aye votes Tally: Ayes - 257 Noes - 38 |
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Richard Thomson speeches from: Trade (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) Bill [Lords]
Richard Thomson contributed 2 speeches (542 words) Report stage Tuesday 19th March 2024 - Commons Chamber Department for Business and Trade |
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Richard Thomson speeches from: Draft Reporting on Payment Practices and Performance (Amendment) Regulations 2024
Richard Thomson contributed 1 speech (154 words) Monday 18th March 2024 - General Committees Cabinet Office |
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Wednesday 17th April Richard Thomson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 19th April 2024 6 signatures (Most recent: 19 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central) That this House mourns the first anniversary of the outbreak of the civil war in Sudan, which began on 15 April 2023; regrets the tragic conflict, which has resulted in a humanitarian and refugee crisis across the country and its neighbours, with more than 8.5 million residents of Sudan displaced … |
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Thursday 18th April Richard Thomson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 19th April 2024 New Practice turns five years old 3 signatures (Most recent: 19 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central) That this House recognises the fifth anniversary of New Practice, an award-winning women and LGBTQ+-led architectural practice based between Glasgow and London, on 9 May 2024; notes that in these five years, New Practice has played a vital role in improving the lived environment of both cities and many places … |
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Thursday 18th April Richard Thomson signed this EDM on Friday 19th April 2024 7 signatures (Most recent: 19 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Deidre Brock (Scottish National Party - Edinburgh North and Leith) That this House recognises the importance of maintaining bank branch services; regrets the latest closures announced by the Natwest banking group, which operates Royal Bank of Scotland, and the decision to close 18 of its 86 RBS branches across Scotland, with three branches in Edinburgh set to close including Leith, … |
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Thursday 18th April Richard Thomson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 19th April 2024 3 signatures (Most recent: 19 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun) That this House expresses its profound sadness at the sudden passing of Father Martin Chambers, a beloved priest of the Diocese of Galloway and Bishop-Elect of the Diocese of Dunkeld, who tragically passed away on 10 April 2024; notes with deep sorrow the loss felt by the people of Galloway … |
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Thursday 18th April Richard Thomson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 19th April 2024 Life and legacy of Sarah Hall, Business Director of Hillhouse 3 signatures (Most recent: 19 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun) That this House celebrates the life and achievements of Sarah Hall, the Business Director of Hillhouse, a local charity and social enterprise based in Kilmarnock, who has sadly passed away; acknowledges Sarah's dedication and commitment to Hillhouse, which spans over 50 years, during which she served as a House Mother … |
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Thursday 18th April Richard Thomson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 19th April 2024 National Lottery Community Fund and Lanarkshire Pride CIC 3 signatures (Most recent: 19 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East) That this House congratulates Lanarkshire Pride CIC on securing £10,000 through the National Lottery Community Fund; acknowledges that this will allow South Lanarkshire to host another Pride event, following the success of its debut last year; understands that this year, the event will expand and hold a parade alongside a … |
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Thursday 18th April Richard Thomson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 19th April 2024 National Lottery Community Fund and Trust Jack Foundation 3 signatures (Most recent: 19 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East) That this House congratulates Trust Jack Foundation on securing £20,000 through the National Lottery Community Fund; acknowledges that this will be used to support them in their running costs of their mental health support hub and in hosting two community events; appreciates the work they do in prioritising the mental … |
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Thursday 18th April Richard Thomson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 19th April 2024 National Lottery Community Fund and Bothwell Futures 3 signatures (Most recent: 19 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East) That this House congratulates Bothwell Futures on securing £10,000 through the National Lottery Community Fund; acknowledges that this will be used to fund a 12 month pilot for an Active Listening and Signposting service; recognises that this will support the mental health and wellbeing for the most vulnerable and isolated … |
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Thursday 18th April Richard Thomson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 19th April 2024 National Lottery Community Fund and the Clydesdale Counselling and Human Development Project 3 signatures (Most recent: 19 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East) That this House congratulates Clydesdale Counselling and Human Development Project on securing £18,900 through the National Lottery Community Fund; acknowledges that this will allow the project to deliver counselling therapy sessions and therapeutic peer-support groups for the people of Clydesdale; welcomes their positive work in supporting those struggling with their … |
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Wednesday 17th April Richard Thomson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 19th April 2024 Extended and virtual reality in education 5 signatures (Most recent: 19 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Carol Monaghan (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North West) That this House welcomes the University of Glasgow’s white paper entitled XRed: Preparing for Immersive Education; notes the value that extended reality and virtual reality technology can and will bring to the future of education; realises that such technology can transform learner experiences, drive imagination and push boundaries; congratulates the … |
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Wednesday 17th April Richard Thomson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Friday 19th April 2024 The Malletsheugh and the Scottish Curry Awards 2024 4 signatures (Most recent: 19 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire) That this House congratulates the Malletsheugh restaurant, based in Newton Mearns East Renfrewshire, on being crowned New Restaurant of the Year at the 16th annual Scottish Curry Awards; notes that the restaurant was first opened in August 2023 by the Birk family after an extensive and stylish redesign and renovation … |
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Monday 15th April Richard Thomson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 30th anniversary of the Well Multi-Cultural Resource Centre 6 signatures (Most recent: 16 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central) That this House congratulates the Well Multi-Cultural Resource Centre in Govanhill, Glasgow, on the 30th anniversary of its opening; notes that the Well was established in March 1994 by the Church of Scotland in order to provide support to the BAME communities of South East Glasgow; recognises that since its … |
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Monday 15th April Richard Thomson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 Centenary of 1st Mearns Brownies 8 signatures (Most recent: 18 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire) That this House celebrates the centenary of the founding of 1st Mearns Brownies, based in Newton Mearns, and recognises that the important occasion will be marked with a coffee morning and a commemorative tree planting on Saturday 27 April 10.00am to 12.30pm at Mearnskirk Church Hall; understands that the coffee … |
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Monday 15th April Richard Thomson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 Provand's Lordship Reopening to the Public after Refurbishment Works 8 signatures (Most recent: 19 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central) That this House welcomes the reopening of Provand's Lordship, the oldest intact building in the city of Glasgow; notes that the building is one of only four surviving medieval buildings in the city, built in 1471 as part of the St Nicholas Hospital estate by Andrew de Durisdeer, Bishop of … |
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Tuesday 26th March Richard Thomson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules (HC 556) 9 signatures (Most recent: 19 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central) That the Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules, HC 556, a copy of which was laid before this House on 19 February 2024, be disapproved. |
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Tuesday 26th March Richard Thomson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules (HC 590) 8 signatures (Most recent: 19 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central) That the Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules, HC 590, a copy of which was laid before this House on 14 March 2024, be disapproved. |
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Monday 25th March Richard Thomson signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th April 2024 8 signatures (Most recent: 16 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North) That this House congratulates all those involved in the development and unveiling of Bella the Beithir, believed to be one of the biggest community artworks in Scotland, at the new Stockingfield Bridge on the Forth and Clyde Canal in Glasgow North on Friday 1 March 2024; notes that in Scottish … |
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Monday 25th March Richard Thomson signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th April 2024 Twenty-one Years of the Maryhill Activity Directory 8 signatures (Most recent: 16 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North) That this House congratulates all those involved in the production of the Maryhill Activity Directory, following the launch of its tenth edition during its 21st anniversary year on Friday 22 March 2024 at a special event in the Mackintosh Halls on Shakespeare Street in the Maryhill area of Glasgow; recognises … |
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Friday 22nd March Richard Thomson signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th April 2024 50th anniversary of St Mary’s Primary School, Maryhill 11 signatures (Most recent: 16 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party - Glasgow North) That this House congratulates everyone at St Mary's Primary School in Maryhill, Glasgow, on the school reaching the landmark of 50 years of educational and community service to families across Maryhill at its current location on Kilmun Street; understands that St Mary’s Primary School first started delivering denominational education in … |
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Wednesday 20th March Richard Thomson signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th April 2024 University of Aberdeen course on the impact of female genital mutilation 15 signatures (Most recent: 16 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Kirsty Blackman (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen North) That this House commends the University of Aberdeen for its efforts in training the next generation on the impact of female genital mutilation (FGM); notes that since its free online course on this topic launched in 2022, over 1,000 learners have participated; and welcomes that it continues to expand the … |
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Wednesday 20th March Richard Thomson signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th April 2024 Opening of Ukrainian Community Group Centre in South Ayrshire 13 signatures (Most recent: 18 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Allan Dorans (Scottish National Party - Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock) That this House congratulates the Ukrainian Community Group South Ayrshire (UCG), a charity, on the opening of the Ukrainian Community Group Centre, in Ayr, which was officially opened by Mr Yevhen Mankovskyi, vice-consul at the Ukrainian Consulate in Edinburgh, on Friday 15 March 2024; notes the Centre will provide the … |
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Thursday 21st March Richard Thomson signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th April 2024 St Andrew's Secondary School fundraising 10 signatures (Most recent: 18 Apr 2024)Tabled by: David Linden (Scottish National Party - Glasgow East) That this House congratulates pupils at St Andrew’s Secondary School for their tireless efforts in raising over £8000 for charities and causes across Glasgow East; recognises their selfless dedication in assisting St Andrews Hospice in their Ben Nevis Challenge, 6K fun run and participating in a Sleep Out for Shelter … |
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Tuesday 19th March Richard Thomson signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th April 2024 St Pauls RC Primary School Glee Choir heat winners 10 signatures (Most recent: 16 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Peter Grant (Scottish National Party - Glenrothes) That this House congratulates St Pauls RC Primary School Glee Choir on their fantastic win of their recent heat at the Scottish Primary School Glee Challenge 2024 held in the Alhambra Theatre in Dunfermline over two nights in March; highlights that St Pauls, of Glenrothes, rocked their way to the … |
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Tuesday 19th March Richard Thomson signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th April 2024 Treatment of Tibetan protesters in Dege County, Tibet 18 signatures (Most recent: 16 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Chris Law (Scottish National Party - Dundee West) That this House strongly condemns the recent brutal crackdown on peaceful Tibetan protesters in Dege County, Tibet; calls for an immediate and irreversible halt to the construction of Kamtok Hydroelectric Dam, as well as the forced relocation of more than 2,000 local Tibetans from their ancestral lands; acknowledges the courage … |
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Tuesday 19th March Richard Thomson signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th April 2024 Neurodiversity Celebration Week 21 signatures (Most recent: 16 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey) That this House recognises Neurodiversity Celebration Week and the significance of fostering inclusive work environments for neurodiverse individuals; acknowledges the barriers faced by neurodivergent individuals in accessing employment opportunities and obtaining assessments for conditions such as autism and ADHD; notes the need to support employers in creating inclusive workplaces by … |
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Tuesday 19th March Richard Thomson signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th April 2024 Fife Young Carers 25th anniversary 10 signatures (Most recent: 16 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Peter Grant (Scottish National Party - Glenrothes) That this House congratulates Fife Young Carers on the 25th anniversary of the organisation; commends the work of the 30 staff and numerous volunteers in supporting Fife’s young carers in their caring roles and importantly in providing service users with a range of advice, support and opportunities in order to … |
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Tuesday 19th March Richard Thomson signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th April 2024 Auchmuty High School, Digital Schools Award 9 signatures (Most recent: 16 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Peter Grant (Scottish National Party - Glenrothes) That this House congratulates Auchmuty High School in Glenrothes on recently earning their Digital Schools Award from Education Scotland in recognition of the school’s excellence in integrating digital technology into learning and teaching; notes that the Digital Schools Award is a national awards scheme to promote, recognise and encourage a … |
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Tuesday 19th March Richard Thomson signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th April 2024 Countdown to the reopening of the Levenmouth Rail Link 10 signatures (Most recent: 16 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Peter Grant (Scottish National Party - Glenrothes) That this House welcomes the installation of countdown clocks at Edinburgh Waverley, Cameron Bridge and Leven railway stations to mark the final 100 days until the reopening of the Levenmouth rail link; eagerly anticipates the arrival on 2 June 2024 of the first passenger trains in Leven for 55 years; … |
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Monday 18th March Richard Thomson signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th April 2024 Roger Daltrey’s 24 years of Royal Albert Hall shows for Teenage Cancer Trust 19 signatures (Most recent: 18 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Amy Callaghan (Scottish National Party - East Dunbartonshire) That this House celebrates 24 years of the Teenage Cancer Trust concerts at the Royal Albert Hall which have raised over £32 million, money that has helped fund specialist nurses, hospital units and support services right across the UK; applauds the work of Teenage Cancer Trust’s Honorary Patron and the … |
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Monday 18th March Richard Thomson signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th April 2024 17 signatures (Most recent: 16 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire) That this House recognises that Purple Day, the international day for epilepsy, is taking place on Tuesday 26 March 2024; notes epilepsy is the most common neurological condition with an estimated 55,000 people living with the condition in Scotland; applauds the work of Epilepsy Scotland who fight to reduce the … |
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Monday 15th April Richard Thomson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 Maxwell’s in Clarkston and the National Pub and Bar Awards 6 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire) That this House congratulates Maxwell’s, located in Clarkston, East Renfrewshire, on being named one of 94 County Winners of the National Pub and Bar Awards 2024; recognises that Maxwell’s has been based in the Sheddens area of Clarkston for 10 years; notes that the National Pub and Bar Awards celebrates … |
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Monday 15th April Richard Thomson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 Beeslack All Stars Disabled Sports Club 7 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian) That this House acknowledges and celebrates the recent grant of £9,680 awarded to Beeslack All Stars Disabled Sports Club; recognises the vital role played by Beeslack All Stars Disabled Sports Club in providing inclusive sports opportunities for people with disabilities; applauds the project's initiative to allocate funds towards part-time hours … |
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Monday 15th April Richard Thomson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 70th anniversary of Grangemouth Choral Society 7 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk) That this House celebrates the 70th anniversary of the Grangemouth Choral Society; notes the choir's work performing a wide-ranging repertoire of songs to audiences since 1954; recognises the wider role the choir has played in its local community, enhancing wellbeing in both its members and audiences; wishes the choir’s members … |
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Monday 15th April Richard Thomson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 6 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian) That this House recognises the invaluable contributions made by community groups in enhancing the quality of life for residents and fostering a sense of belonging; commends the Roslin Village Group for its commitment to serving the Roslin community; notes the receipt of a £1,935 grant to support its one-year project … |
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Monday 15th April Richard Thomson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 6 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian) That this House acknowledges the significant contribution of LASC Childcare Services Ltd in supporting the Midlothian community through its initiatives; congratulates the organisation on receiving a grant of £77,582 which will facilitate the continuation of the vital role of the Link Community Hub Manager; recognises the importance of this funding … |
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Monday 15th April Richard Thomson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 6 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian) That this House celebrates the significant contribution of community-based organisations in enriching the lives of individuals and fostering community cohesion; commends One Dalkeith for its dedication to serving the Dalkeith community; notes with appreciation the receipt of a £132,839 grant to support its three-year project aimed at delivering learning and … |
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Monday 15th April Richard Thomson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 7 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian) That this House recognises the critical role played by organisations in providing essential support to individuals recovering from problematic substance use; commends the Horizons Recovery Cafe SCIO for its commitment to aiding the recovery journey of up to 200 people from Dalkeith through its project spanning 20 months; acknowledges the … |
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Monday 15th April Richard Thomson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 Bill Russell Woodburn Youth Project 6 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian) That this House celebrates the invaluable contribution of the Bill Russell Woodburn Youth Project for its dedication to fostering a supportive environment for children and young people aged eight to 14 years old in Midlothian; notes with appreciation that the project has been awarded a grant of £18,114 to facilitate … |
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Monday 15th April Richard Thomson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 Hillpark Bowling Club's centenary 7 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Scottish National Party - Glasgow South) That this House celebrates the remarkable achievement of Hillpark Bowling Club as it commemorates its centenary; notes that for 100 years the club has been a beacon of community spirit, promoting sportsmanship and camaraderie; extends sincere thanks to all who run and support Hillpark Bowling Club for their dedication and … |
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Monday 15th April Richard Thomson signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th April 2024 Matthew Knapman, Assynt Mountain Rescue 13 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey) That this House commends 17-year-old Matthew Knapman from Inverness for his commitment to volunteering with Assynt Mountain Rescue Team; recognises that he was inspired to help others through mountain rescue following a mountain bike accident in 2022 where he received vital support; notes that he has assisted on two call-outs … |
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Monday 15th April Richard Thomson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 Darvel Area Regeneration Team and The Corner Project, Darvel 9 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun) That this House congratulates The Corner in Darvel on their outstanding achievement in winning the My Place Awards 2024 in the Community-led Project category; recognises the hard work and dedication of the local volunteers from Darvel Area Regeneration Team who have transformed the once abandoned site of the Darvel Industrial … |
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Monday 15th April Richard Thomson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 9 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Alan Brown (Scottish National Party - Kilmarnock and Loudoun) That this House congratulates The Book Nook, a local independent bookstore located in Stewarton, on its outstanding achievement of winning the Bookshop of the Year at the esteemed Scottish Independent Retail Awards 2024; expresses best wishes for forthcoming success at the UK-wide awards set to take place in London on … |
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Monday 15th April Richard Thomson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 8 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire) That this House congratulates everyone at Bushido 100 Club, a group of students from Bushido Karate Association (BKA), on their significant fundraising efforts for cancer research; notes that Bushido 100 Club members are doing 100 push-ups per day during the month of April and have raised an impressive £5,268 as … |
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Monday 15th April Richard Thomson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 16th April 2024 12 signatures (Most recent: 18 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party - Midlothian) That this House commends the extraordinary efforts of Tim Owen, Mike Palmer and Andy Airey, collectively known as 3 Dads Walking, for their tireless dedication to raising awareness of suicide prevention among young people; welcomes them to Scotland and Midlothian as they continue their latest trek; acknowledges the profound impact … |
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Monday 15th April Richard Thomson signed this EDM on Tuesday 16th April 2024 Culloden Academy and the Scottish Cup 2024 14 signatures (Most recent: 18 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Drew Hendry (Scottish National Party - Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey) That this House congratulates Inverness school Culloden Academy on its success in the Scottish Cup, with both the first-year girls' and senior girls' teams winning national basketball championship titles; notes the performance of the first-year girls' team, winning with a score of 59-25, and the senior girls' team, achieving a … |
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Tuesday 26th March Richard Thomson signed this EDM on Monday 15th April 2024 Access to State Pension for people with a terminal illness 34 signatures (Most recent: 17 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Dave Doogan (Scottish National Party - Angus) That this House notes that people with terminal illnesses cannot currently access their State Pension until their retirement age; recognises that this is the case even for individuals who have made full National Insurance contributions; acknowledges that poverty rates are disproportionately high amongst the terminally ill; commends research by Loughborough … |
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Tuesday 26th March Richard Thomson signed this EDM on Monday 15th April 2024 Female genital mutilation legislation in The Gambia 16 signatures (Most recent: 19 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran) That this House expresses its deep concern regarding the Gambian National Assembly’s consideration of a Bill which would repeal that country’s ban on female genital mutilation (FGM); offers its unqualified condemnation of the practice of FGM; considers FGM to be a violation of the human rights of girls and women, … |
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Monday 25th March Richard Thomson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 15th April 2024 7 signatures (Most recent: 15 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire) That this House congratulates Include Me 2 Club on being nominated as Team of the Year at the upcoming National Youth Work Awards 2024; highlights the important work carried out by Include Me 2 Club, supporting individuals with additional support needs, disabilities, and mental health conditions in Glasgow, Renfrewshire, and … |
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Monday 25th March Richard Thomson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 15th April 2024 40th anniversary of Border Biscuits 8 signatures (Most recent: 18 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Angela Crawley (Scottish National Party - Lanark and Hamilton East) That this House congratulates Border Biscuits on celebrating their 40th anniversary in 2024; recognises that, since its establishment in 1984, Border Biscuits has become an institution in Lanark and a well-loved brand across the UK; commends Border Biscuits for remaining connected and invested in the local community through their Border … |
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Monday 25th March Richard Thomson signed this EDM on Monday 15th April 2024 90th anniversary of the Wiener Holocaust Library 11 signatures (Most recent: 18 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire) That this House commends the brilliant work and resources of the Wiener Holocaust Library, located on Russell Square, London; notes the Library is one of the world’s foremost and extensive archives on the Holocaust, Nazi era, and genocide; understands the Library was founded in 1934 by Dr Alfred Wiener, a … |
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Monday 25th March Richard Thomson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 15th April 2024 Big East Renfrewshire Spring Lunch 2024 6 signatures (Most recent: 15 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Kirsten Oswald (Scottish National Party - East Renfrewshire) That this House notes that the Big East Renfrewshire Spring Lunch took place on 6th March 2024 at the Eglinton Arms Hotel, Eaglesham; recognises the wide range of local groups which took part in the lunch, including self directed support from East Renfrewshire, East Renfrewshire Carers’ Centre, East Renfrewshire Disability … |
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Monday 25th March Richard Thomson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 15th April 2024 StrathCyber awarded Academic Centre of Excellence status 6 signatures (Most recent: 15 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central) That this House acknowledges that StrathCyber, the Cyber Security Research Group at the University of Strathclyde has been granted Academic Centre of Excellence status from the Government; notes that this status was conferred by the Government's National Cyber Security Centre in recognition of the quality of the research and impact … |
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Monday 25th March Richard Thomson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 15th April 2024 50th anniversary of the Rotary Club of Kilsyth 8 signatures (Most recent: 18 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Stuart C McDonald (Scottish National Party - Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East) That this House extends congratulations to the Rotary Club of Kilsyth on reaching its 50th anniversary; acknowledges and commends the important work carried out by the Rotary Club in the communities of Kilsyth and surrounding villages; expresses gratitude to the club's membership for their continued dedication to the values of … |
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Monday 25th March Richard Thomson signed this EDM on Monday 15th April 2024 8 signatures (Most recent: 15 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Martyn Day (Scottish National Party - Linlithgow and East Falkirk) That this House recognises the work of Scottish charity Held In Our Hearts in providing baby loss counselling and support to families for over 40 years; acknowledges the trauma caused by baby loss at any stage and the importance of making connections with people able to relate to the overwhelming … |
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Monday 25th March Richard Thomson signed this EDM on Monday 15th April 2024 13 signatures (Most recent: 16 Apr 2024) Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central) That the House marks No Falls Week 2024, which takes place between 13 and 17 May 2024; acknowledges that this week is an opportunity to recognise the powerful grassroots campaign dedicated to promoting safe working at height, providing an opportunity for organisations in all sectors to focus on working at … |
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Monday 25th March Richard Thomson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 15th April 2024 Centenary of Glasgow Philharmonic Male Voice Choir 8 signatures (Most recent: 18 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central) That this House commemorates the upcoming centenary of the Glasgow Philharmonic Male Voice Choir (GPMVC) on 9 of June 2025; notes that the GPMVC was formed by the amalgamation of the Partick Male Voice Choir and a number of recruits from elsewhere in the city of Glasgow, who had participated … |
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Monday 25th March Richard Thomson signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 15th April 2024 Amma Birth Partners at GSK Impact Awards 6 signatures (Most recent: 15 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Alison Thewliss (Scottish National Party - Glasgow Central) That this House congratulates Amma Birth Partners, a Glasgow charity, on their success in the GSK Impact Awards; recognises the work of Amma Birth Partners in providing care, information and advocacy to pregnant people, new parents and families in need of additional support; notes that this support includes birth companionship, … |
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Monday 25th March Richard Thomson signed this EDM on Monday 15th April 2024 Stage two report of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman on women's state pension age 22 signatures (Most recent: 16 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party - North Ayrshire and Arran) That this House welcomes the findings of the UK Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) which vindicates women born in the 1950s who were severely impacted when their state pension age was raised with little or no notice; notes that the Ombudsman's conclusions that the Government needs to act swiftly … |
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Tuesday 19th March Richard Thomson signed this EDM on Monday 15th April 2024 Government legal advice on Israeli Government actions and international law 45 signatures (Most recent: 18 Apr 2024)Tabled by: Richard Burgon (Labour - Leeds East) This House notes the remarks by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights on 19 March 2024 that the Israeli Government’s restrictions on humanitarian aid for Gaza may amount to the use of starvation as a method of war, which is a war crime; is alarmed at the mounting … |
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Tuesday 26th March Richard Thomson signed this EDM on Tuesday 26th March 2024 Referral of matters of 21 February 2024 to the Committee of Privileges 71 signatures (Most recent: 19 Apr 2024)Tabled by: William Wragg (Independent - Hazel Grove) That this House notes the Speaker’s decision on selection and calling of amendments on 21 February 2024 was not in accordance with the established precedent for Opposition days; and accordingly considers that, notwithstanding the Resolution of this House of 6 February 1978, the matter of whether undue pressure was placed … |
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Trade (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) Bill [Lords]
92 speeches (25,304 words) Report stage Tuesday 19th March 2024 - Commons Chamber Department for Business and Trade Mentions: 1: Kemi Badenoch (Con - Saffron Walden) Members for Harrow West (Gareth Thomas) and for Gordon (Richard Thomson) for the constructive manner - Link to Speech |
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Mar. 19 2024
Consideration of Bill Amendments as at 19 March 2024 Trade (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) Act 2024 Amendment Paper Found: _NC10 Richard Thomson To move the following Clause— “Report on economic impact of implementation |
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Mar. 19 2024
Consideration of Bill Amendments as at 19 March 2024 - large print Trade (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) Act 2024 Amendment Paper Found: Richard Thomson NC10 To move the following Clause— “Report on economic impact of implementation of |
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Mar. 19 2024
Consideration of Bill Proceedings as at 19 March 2024 Trade (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) Act 2024 Bill proceedings: Commons Found: Negatived on division _NC10 Richard Thomson To move the following Clause— “Report on economic |